Adrian vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Adrian Rank #72

Nicolas Rank #184

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Adrian or Nicolas more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Nicolas mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Adrian and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.